
George Peter Nanos III, MD
Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgery
Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About George Peter Nanos III
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor (PAR) of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
Background
George Nanos, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in conditions affecting the elbow, hand and wrist. As a former hand surgeon with the U.S. Navy, Dr. Nanos has extensive experience with traumatic injuries, including limb reconstruction and complex nerve and tendon injuries. He also treats patients with nontraumatic conditions such as carpal tunnel, arthritis, trigger finger and similar hand, wrist and elbow issues.
Dr. Nanos obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, followed by a hand surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Most recently, Dr. Nanos has served as a staff orthopaedic hand surgeon at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and as Navy orthopaedic surgery leader and consultant to the U.S. Navy surgeon general. During his military career, he completed a tour as a flight surgeon on the USS Constellation in 2001 and a tour as a forward surgical team commander and staff orthopaedic surgeon in Afghanistan in 2011.
Dr. Nanos has received several medals, including two Meritorious Service Medals, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals.
Dr. Nanos’ research interests include treatment of combat injuries and reconstruction after upper extremity amputation, including the use of prosthetics and targeted muscle reinnervation. He has co-authored numerous research papers on these and other topics, which were published in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Research Interests
prosthetics, reconstruction after upper extremity amputation, targeted muscle reinnervation, treatment of combat injuries
Selected Publications
Balazs GC, Donohue MA, Drake ML, Ipsen D, Nanos GP 3rd, Tintle SM. Outcomes of Open Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Excision in Active-Duty Military Personnel. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 July 27 epub. PMID: 26228481
Balazs GC, Dworak TC, Tropf J, Nanos GP 3rd, Tintle SM. Incidence and risk factors for volar wrist ganglia in the U.S. military and civilian populations. J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Nov 41(11):1064-1070. PMID: 27663053
Dumanian GA, Potter BK, Mioton LM, Ko JH, Cheesborough JE, Souza JM, Ertl WJ, Tintle SM, Nanos GP, Valerio IL, Kuiken TA, Apkarian AV, Porter K, Jorsan SW. Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Treats Neuroma and Phantom Pain in Major Limb Amputees: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Ann Surg. 2019 Oct 26. PMID: 30371518
Morgan EN, Potter BK, Souza JM, Tintle SM, Nanos GP 3rd. Targeted muscle reinnervation for transradial amputation: description of operative technique. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2016 Dec;20(4):166-171. PMID: 27824734
Nappo KE, Hoyt BW, Balazs GC, Nanos GP, Ipsen DF, Tintle SM, Polfer EM. Union Rates and Reported Range of Motion Are Acceptable After Open Forearm Fractures in Military Combatants. Clin Orthop Relat. Res. 2019 Apr;477(4):813-820.
Honors
- NATO ISAF Service Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- National Defense Service Medal (2 bronze stars)
- Meritorious Service Medal
Lectures & Presentations
- Advances in Amputation: Upper Extremity, Presentation, Extremity War Injury Symposium XIII, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Society, Washington D.C., 1/22/18
- Combat Upper Extremity Trauma, Presentation, Regional Health Care Conference (RHCE), Garmisch, Germany, 11/21/19
- Distal Radius Fracture-a-palooza: A case-based presentation, Presentation, Regional Health Care Conference (RHCE),, Garmisch, Germany, 11/21/19
- National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Math Zero Preventable Death Report: Navy Service Update, Presentation, Extremity War Injury Symposium XIII, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Society, Washington D.C., 1/23/18
- Replantation Challenges in Combat Upper Extremity Injury, Presentation, Project C.A.R.E. and Federal Advanced Amputation Skills Training Conference, San Diego, CA, 9/20/19
Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS),
Fellow
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
- Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS)
- Washington Hand Society
- Washington Self Insurers Association (WSIA)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Diplomate
Professional Activities
- Alpha Surgical Company, 2nd Medical Battalion Forward, Commander and Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, 1/1/11
- Operation Southern Watch, Flight Surgeon, Carrier Air Wing Two, 1/1/01
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 2200, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 301-530-3220
- fax: 410-367-2237
- Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
- 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-367-2071
Expertise
Education
Mayo Clinic
Fellowship, Hand Surgery, 2009National Capital Consortium
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006Naval Aerospace Medical Institute
Graduate School, Flight Surgery, 2000Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1998Board Certifications
Surgery of the Hand
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
225 ratings, 87 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
He was kind and personable; I Liked him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Dr. Nanos and his team made a difficult injury much more bearable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Dr. Nanos would be my first choice of doctors to see for my hand problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr Nanos was outstanding. My first visit with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Grasias
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr. Nanos was very nice and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Provider took good care of me--explained the situation, answered all my questions--I felt well cared for
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr Nanos was very friendly and knowledgeable, explained everything and was effecient .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr. Nanos is amazing!He has great bedside manner and does everything to make you feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Very knowledgeable and gave practical advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Showed me the xray and explained the break, was open to my concerns, was just a pleasure to deal with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Excellent care from Dr Nanos.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Very professional, showed genuine concern for my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Exceptionally pleased that I was able to see Dr. Nanos and his efforts to fit me into a busy near term surgery Schedule.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Knowledgeable and good communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Everything went very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Knowledgeable. Caring and took the time to find out more about my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
My provider was very professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
He seems to really care about my problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr. Nanos is caring, confident and very clear in his direction. He's has a good sense of humor but is very honest in his apprisal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Dr. Nanos, the radiology tech, and person who placed the splint were phenomenal. Dr. Nanos heard my concerns and addressed them with kindness compassion and made me feel like an individual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Knowledgeable and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
I have the highest confidence in Dr. Nanos, his advice, and treatments. He is friendly, never seems rushed, provides all the information you need to know, and answers questions.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Personable, understandable, and listened to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr Nanos is an excellent doctor!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Dr. Nanos was excellent. He was clear, direct and sufficiently detailed in his discussion. Great personality and very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
I'm very satisfied with this provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
I was extremely late due to showing up at wrong office. Dr. Nanos squeezed me in during the afternoon since I came from Delaware. Very kind of him. He listened and provided me with options for treatment. He delivered immediate relief from the administered injections. Thanks to him my hands dont wake me up in the middle of the night. He was awesome! We will schedule surgery when injections ware off.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
He is very personable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr. Nanos was amazing. He helped me right away with my broken wrist and suggested me the best possible treatment to recover fast and in the best way. He always explained every option or concern and made me feel positive about my injury.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
An Excellent physician who is concerned, attentive and with whom it is easy to communicate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr Nanos is very attuned to my progress and encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Very supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Very glad I found Dr. Nanos, he was very helpful with laying out my options for potential treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr Nanos was very attentitive and knowledgeable about my hand problem. He took immediate action to remedy the issue and my hand was feeling much better when I left the office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Very happy with visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Very knowledgeable and listened to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Great doctor. No complaints.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Explained things clearly and involved me with my treatment plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Excellent care no complaints at all. He's terrific.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr Nanos was excellent and will be providing a surgical type treatment for the [ ] Contracture that I have. His nurse was very helpful iin getting the procedure scheduled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Very personable. I loved his energy. He was knowledgeable and explained things to me so I understood. Also let me know he will be following up with me as needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Very responsive, helpful and friendly, already referred a friend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Excellent. Very easy to talk to and gave his advice clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
First visit with Dr. Nanos and I was very pleased. He was kind and thorough when listing treatment options. He answered a message I sent the next day via my chart very quickly!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Very professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
This was my first time seeing this provider, Dr Nanos, and he was honest, direct, and explained my options for arthritis treatment (in my hands) and recommended I discuss being challenged by an allergist for aspirin and NSAID sensitivity. I appreciated that very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Very friendly, good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Very personable and professiobsl
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Excellent. He was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Great experience. Very nice and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Compassionate and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Dr Nanos is an excellent doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr. Peter Nanos was attentive and caring about my injury.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Very knowledgable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Consider verification of all pre-op test requirements, particularly EKG prior to scheduling the procedure. Particularly tests such as EKG which can readily done at the medical facilities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Nanos and I were both Naval Officers. I felt very comfortable with his advice and knowledge and treatment of the hand,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Nanos is very pleasant to talk to, knowledgeable in his field, and explained the diagnosis in a way that I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
My provider, Dr Nanos, Orthopedics, was excellent. He took a thorough history, did a careful exam, and reviewed my X-rays with me. He gave me a very complete understanding of my problem and his care plan and how we would go forward, what to expect, along with follow-up plans. I could not be more satisfied. He was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Totally professional. Gave me correct diagnosis, and recommended follow up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Outstanding provider - very grateful to have found him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
He is excellent in everything involving my treatment and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Dr Nanos demeanor is professional, knowledgeable and patient focused. He assessed my concerns and shared appropriate information. Cannot praise him enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Very good professional service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr. Nanos was very efficient, caring, and patient, and explaining my problem to me in terms that I could understand and suggesting solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Dr. Nanos is an excellent physician. He took care of my problem during a single visit and demonstrated outstanding care, compassion, and competency.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Dr. Nanos is outstanding. He is very smart, great communication skills, respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Dr. Nanos was friendly and professional. He gave me detailed information about my treatment options. I was impressed with his bedside manner, and would highly recommend him to others!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Friendly and super informative and knowledgeable. I felt I was in excellent hands and trust that my medical problem will.be, if not totally resolved. At least manageable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
The provider is very professional and personal, too!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Dr. Nanos is very caring, competent and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Nice visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
He was excellent and very helpful in explaining everything to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Excellent communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Dr. Nanos was so friendly and approachable to my 8 year old daughter. He listed carefully to her and to me. He explained the treatment options clearly and ordered all necessary xrays, which were completed and evaluated immediately. Then the appropriate cast was applied within a few minutes. I was really impressed with how efficient our visit was.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Dr. Nanos is very good. He's warm and responsive and explains everything in detail and gives me the test results and language I can understand best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Difficult to understand the XRay technician due to his accent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Excellance
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Dr. Nanos understood my tendinitis on the elbow and was clear and concise in his explanation of possible treatments.,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
I am overwhelming satisfied with Dr. Nanos *assessment of my health issue concerning my elbow issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
This was my first time to this office and seeing this provider. I am very pleased with this provider. He listened, asked good questions, valued my opinion, showed concern, was nice and answered my questions. I'm glad I was referred to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Top notch!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Very friendly and appeared knowledgeable concerning how to treat my injury